Health and Safety Services

The American Red Cross is the recognized premier provider of First Aid, CPR, Aquatics, Water Safety, HIV/AIDS prevention education, Mission Related Caregiving and other health & safety education programs. Each year nearly 10,000 people in Hancock, Harrison and Pearl River counties enroll in our Health & Safety courses so that they can learn how to keep themselves and their families safer by being prepared for emergencies.

We have added some new and exciting courses to our training roster. These courses give you the power to be an even greater asset to this organization and your community. Please carefully read our course description page to see which of the classes listed below will best meet your training needs. Please note that pre payment is required at the time of registration for most classes.

Learn more about the role of the American Red Cross Authorized Provider.

The American Red Cross offers:

• Courses that are developed to meet the needs of lay responders and healthcare professionals.
• Training with leading-edge lifesaving skills in interactive, user-friendly presentation styles.
• Courses that are designed to fit your needs and your busy schedule.
• Community courses that are conveniently offered.
• Health & Safety products for your home, office, and car. We can outfit you with the tools you need to respond effectively in an emergency.
• Instructor training courses.
• Instructors to train your employees at your workplace.
  
  

Workplace

Prepare a Safer Workplace and Protect Your Most Valuable Asset: Your Employees

From CPR, first aid and automated external defibrillator (AED) training to injury prevention courses, bloodborne pathogens training and community disaster preparedness education, Red Cross training offers complete, flexible programs that help your company stay prepared for virtually any life-threatening situation. First Aid/CPR/AED training courses combine lecture, demonstrations and video with hands-on training in a 'practice-while-you-watch' format. And because the American Red Cross is a member of the OSHA Alliance, you can be sure your employees are receiving the highest quality information and training available to help prevent injuries, illnesses and fatalities in the workplace. See all of our course descriptions.

See our Frequently Asked Questions for health and safety class questions.

Health and Safety Links

»See our Health and Safety Classes
»Take our Health and Safety QUIZ
»Purchase Red Cross Emergency and First Aid Kits
»SafetyNETNewsletter (Dec 2007)
»Facts and Tips

Learn more...

»Babysitting
»AED - Adults and Children
»Swimming Lessons & Water Safety
»CPR adult & child
»Sports Safety
»Pet First Aid
»Preventing Disease Transmission